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The Daily Dispatch: March 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
s requested. On motion of Mr. Collier, the Speaker was directed to make out a list of members, officers, &c., of the House, and request the C. S. Secretary of War to furnish passports for them to leave the city. Bank Bills. Bill to authorize the Bank of the Commonwealth to issue notes of the denomination of $1 and $2, was taken up; and that and other bills on kindred subjects were, on motion of Mr. Robertson, of Richmond, made the order of the day for Tuesday next at 12 o'clock. Independent Volunteer companies. On motion of Mr. Flood, of Appomattox, a bill was taken up to place certain volunteer companies which have been in the service since February 10th, 1862, on the same footing as if they were in the Confederate service on or prior to that date, and to give credit to the counties furnishing the same in Virginia's quota of the Confederate army. After debate, and pending its consideration, on motion of Mr. Wilson, of Isle of Wight, the House adjourned.
The Daily Dispatch: May 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 13 (search)
ose who may be guilty of enticing our slaves to escape, or advising, or conspiring with a slave to rebel or make insurrection, or of stealing slaves, or of any felony, and upon any such being apprehended to bring him to trial and punishment, in accordance with the laws of the State. On motion of Mr. Treadway, a committee of nine was appointed to inquire into what action may be necessary to secure an adequate supply of salt for the people of Virginia. The Speaker named Messrs. Treadway, Flood, Buford, Crockett, Forbes, Gorden, Saunders, of Franklin, Shannon, and Tyler, to constitute the committee. On motion of Mr. Forbes, a committee of three was appointed to bring in a bill for the relief of Wm. M. Rume, Sheriff of Fauquier, from damages, to the extent of $532.64, paid by him under circumstances worthy of consideration. The committee, consisting of Messrs. Forbes, Burks and Harrison, brought in a bill in a few minutes, directing the Auditor of Public Accounts to pay the am
The Daily Dispatch: may 20, 1862., [Electronic resource], House of Delegates. (search)
he House are due to the Speaker of the House for the able, dignified, and impartial manner in which he has discharged the duties of his office. By Mr. Anderson, of Botetourt — That the thanks of the House are due to the Clerk of the House for the prompt and faithful manner in which he has discharged his duties. By Mr. Tate--That the thanks of the House are due to the Sergeant-at-Arms, Doorkeeper and his assistants, and the pages of the House, for the prompt, efficient and faithful manner in which they have discharged their respective duties. By Mr. Flood--That the thanks of the House are due to the ministers of the Gospel who have so acceptably discharged the duties of chaplain during the present session of this body. On motion of Mr. Blue, the Senate was informed that the House was now ready to adjourn, it being about two minutes to two o'clock. The Speaker (Mr. Sheffey) then arose, and after a few appropriate remarks, declared the House adjourned sine die.
The Daily Dispatch: June 10, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 17 (search)
, was the Twenty-Third Pennsylvania, and behind it the First Long Island. The Thirty-first and Sixty-first Pennsylvania, and the First Chasseurs were also on the right, towards Fair Oak Station. Brady's battery was in the same neighborhood, and Flood's battery was placed behind the Nine-Mile road, near its junction with the main road. Such were the positions taken by the respective parts of Couch's command. Out to pieces. At two o'clock the Williamsburg, road was lined with a stream its left, and the two regiments which had supported its left — the 23d and 102d Pennsylvania--were ordered to the right. Thus the Tenth was left in a bad place and entirely without support. As the enemy advanced firing, and torn by the fire of Flood's, McCarthy's, and Miller's batteries — for Miller, from his side of the field, when he could not get a clear shot at the enemy in his front, threw his missiles clear across the field, and with awful effect, too, as the enemy advanced under this
The Daily Dispatch: September 18, 1862., [Electronic resource], An English view of Northern despotism. (search)
esent session be confined to the subject of salt. After a protracted debate, the resolution was indefinitely postponed — ayes 49, noes 35. Mr. Staples offered a resolution tendering the thanks of the Legislature to Generals Lee, Johnston, and Jackson, and to the officers and soldiers under their command, for their distinguished services in the defence of their country. Mr. Robertson, of Richmond city, submitted similar resolutions, of a more general character, embracing all the officers and soldiers from every section who contributed to the downfall of the enemy in the recent battles, and tendering the sympathy of the General Assembly to the bereaved friends of the gallant men who have fallen. Both series of resolutions were, on motion of Mr. Flood, referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. On motion of Mr. Buford, the House adjourned over to Friday next, in order that the members might have an opportunity of participating in the ceremonies of Thanksgiving Day.
The Daily Dispatch: September 27, 1862., [Electronic resource], A dangerous place to leave. (search)
It was well known that great dissatisfaction existed among the people, in consequence of the promised supply not being furnished in sufficient quantities and at proper periods. In view of these facts, the committee, of which he was a member, were induced to report the bill now under consideration as the only sure and reliable mode of getting a sufficient supply of salt. The bill was then discussed at length, but, without any final action on it, the Senate adjourned. In the House, Mr. Flood introduced a resolution inquiring into the expediency of refunding to the securities of William Paris all damages recovered from them by the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond. Agreed to. Mr. Bouldin introduced a resolution inquiring into the expediency of amending the existing law for the condemnation of lands for railroad purposes. The following bill was passed: A bill amending the Code in relation to the manner of returning delinquents. Mr. Barbour said that he asked l
The Daily Dispatch: March 24, 1863., [Electronic resource], General Assembly of Virginia. (search)
cussion ensued. Mr. Tomlinson submitted a substitute which was agreed to, providing for the appointment of a joint committee of the two Houses whose duty it shall be to confer with the proprietors of the Washington and Smyth county Salt Works, and ascertain whether and upon what terms the said works can be purchased by the State; but in the event a purchase cannot be effected upon terms satisfactory to the committee then to report a bill providing for the impressment of the same. Mr. Flood submitted the following which was agreed to. Whereas large portions of the population of the Confederate States have been withdrawn from their ordinary pursuits and the industry and enterprise of the country to a considerable extent paralyzed by the existing war; and, whereas, it may be inconvenient as such as time for many of our citizens to pay taxes which the Confederate Government may deem it propel to levy: Resolved by the General Assembly, That the Senators and Representati
The Daily Dispatch: December 11, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Legislature. (search)
ing a bill to reorganize the State Penitentiary; of reporting a bill for the payment to A. Beckley, Brigadier-General commanding the 12th brigade of Virginia militia, $150 for services rendered by him, and of repealing or amending the Stay law. A memorial was presented by Mr. Diliard, asking the Legislature to refund to him a sum of money improperly paid into the Treasury. On motion of Mr. Carson, after a short secret session, the Senate adjourned. In the House of Delegates, Mr. Flood introduced a resolution inquiring into the expediency of "authorizing the Banks of this Commonwealth to redeem their notes issued prior to the 1st of January, 1862, in Treasury notes of the Confederate States, by an act declaring that the said Banks shall be discharged from the payment of all such of their said notes as shall not be presented for payment according to their tenor in the Treasury notes aforesaid before the 1st day of July, 1864, unless it be made to appear that such notes a
The Daily Dispatch: January 7, 1865., [Electronic resource], article 2 (search)
a joint select committee of the two Houses. A resolution, offered by Mr. Pendleton, and adopted, directs the Committee on Finance to inquire into the expediency of providing, by law, for the collection of the amount due by the Confederate States to the States of Virginia, reported to the auditing board as exceeding eight millions of dollars, and paying the same into the treasury, to be applied to the current expenses, so as to avoid the necessity of taxation during the year 1865. Mr. Flood introduced a resolution looking to the appointment of commissioners to make sale of so much of the stock owned by the State in the joint stock companies as may be necessary to meet any deficiency in the treasury for the expenses incurred, or to be incurred, during the fiscal year; such deficiency to be reported by the Auditor of Public Accounts to the said commissioners. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Cox submitted a resolution looking to the purchase, by the State of Virginia, of t
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